Beyond Local

A former Alberta Crown prosecutor has given up his law licence after he admitted to having an inappropriate relationship with a complainant in a criminal case he was prosecuting.

The Alberta government has quietly transferred responsibility for its Communications and Public Engagement department to Premier Danielle Smith's office, significantly expanding the executive council's reach and budget.

New guidelines proposed for Alberta school libraries are drawing attention, as Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides addressed a range of concerns, from the role of school boards to partnerships with municipal libraries.

Statistics Canada noted that immigration accounted for all of the population growth in the quarter as there were 5,628 more deaths than births in Canada.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is en route back to Ottawa after concluding the G7 summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta. The summit saw global leaders convene to address pressing international concerns.

The Alberta Teachers’ Association is expected to return to mediation with the province on June 19 – 20, and again at the end of August if needed. 

The G7 summit entered its second day with a noticeable absence as U.S. President Donald Trump departed early, leaving Prime Minister Mark Carney to steer discussions towards critical foreign policy issues.

An Alberta riding is about to become the centre of political attention. Damien Kurek has resigned as the MP for Battle River—Crowfoot. This opens the door for a by-election where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre can seek to regain a seat in Parliament.

Ten children in southern Alberta illustrate Book Bus Magic as part of the Seeding Readers initiative in the Calgary area.

The Alberta Medical Association is adding its voice to a growing chorus of concern over Premier Danielle Smith's decision to charge most Albertans for COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, joining healthcare unions in condemning the move.